Less than a week ago, a new Netflix original series based off of the book: "Thirteen Reasons Why," by Jay Asher, tells the story of a young girl named Hannah Baker, in the form of tapes, on why she decided to take her own life. Throughout the show, we see and hear the hardships she faced in high school and learn tape by tape why she did what she did.

Most Netflix crazes are "binge-worthy" (and yes I can say I did the same for this series too in order to find out what Clay did to be on those tapes). But let me just say, this isn't the type of binge-worthy shows you want to sit down on a Friday night with, with a glass of wine and your friends. This is heavy, dark and for some, it can be triggering. (It may be popular, but if you can't handle it, don't watch for your own mental health.)

This show sheds light on topics that need to be discussed. It's more than a Netflix series. It's a message. Let's go through the reasons on why the show is important.

How high schools handle bullying and suicides.

Now, let me just saw now that most schools are getting better. But there are some schools that truly won't do anything until a tragic event happens. Bullying happening within the walls of the schools and it's important not to be a bystander. It's also important to watch out for warning signs of those who might hurt themselves. Most people don't even know what those are. It's important to educate student and teachers about what those signs are, so measures can be taken. Take a look at this scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7psqQew3Js

The whole idea behind this is that action should be taken before, not after.

The show also handles the topic of sexual assault, as well as reporting it.

In my experience, the education of this issue isn't discussed until college through an online course required by all first-year students. I believe that this issue needs to be discussed at a younger age, as this is becoming more prevalent in this day and age. Many do not know who to talk to or what to do and often blame themselves. This is not okay.

We need to stop suicide in its tracks.

We need to stop sexual assault before it happens.

We need to support those who have been impacted by any of these issues and be kind to one another.

We need to educate people on these issues before they happen. Not after.

What we all do has an impact on someone.

Each tape was a reason on why Hannah did what she did. This show makes you realize how important every little thing you say means to someone else.

Be kind. Everything effects everything.

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